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KY-825 over Jennys Creek

Fair

Johnson County, Kentucky · .63 Mi. E. JCT Ky 2039 · Structure no. 058B00073N

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
573
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

KY-825 over Jennys Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying KY-825 over Jennys Creek in Johnson County, Kentucky. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Kentucky average of 46.6 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 573 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 573 by 2042. The structure is 150 ft (45.6 m) long and 31 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesKY-825
CrossesJennys Creek
Location.63 Mi. E. JCT Ky 2039
RouteState Highway 825
CountyJohnson County
StateKentucky
Coordinates37.78444, -82.83028
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110 US tons
Inventory rating71.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length150 ft (45.6 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic573 (2022)
Projected traffic573 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was KY-825 over Jennys Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is KY-825 over Jennys Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2021.

How much traffic does KY-825 over Jennys Creek carry?

About 573 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is KY-825 over Jennys Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns KY-825 over Jennys Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.